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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1891
Page
4
Maryland plans a naval reserve formed by the oyster police to reinforce the navy in wartime. The force, already seasoned in sea service and anti-piracy campaigns, would gain from federal funding and modern gun practice, adding valuable training and manpower.
Reports from Hayti hint at growing unrest with Hippolyte. Leaders like LeGimme plot to overturn him as tensions threaten open rebellion. A capable successor to Mr. Dougriass should be sent to Port-au-Prince to protect Haiti interests during likely conflict.
The Democratic State Convention will recognize a strong Committee on Resolutions. Exwarp Avery chairs the body, with JosiAn Quincy representing the younger element, forming a representative list. The panel is expected to uphold the advanced Massachusetts Democracy platform and speak boldly on national and state policy in the upcoming campaign.
Assistant Secretary Spaulding and Special Agent Tinchc report from the Northwest that Chinamen are smuggled across the border in large numbers by syndicates and that the alien contract labor law is nearly nullified for Canadians. Spaulding plans to address Congress, though the form of any recommendation remains undecided. The Chinese exclusion act and alien contract labor law are deemed unenforceable as written.
The piece notes Republican conventions in Ohio and Pennsylvania backing silver inflation and a Democratic convention in Pennsylvania favoring free coinage. It anticipates New York party actions, speculating that Mr. Platyr will restrain his convention from voicing opinions as imprudent as those from the named Republican states.
The Democratic platform reaffirms the 1885 resolution calling for an end to compulsory silver coinage to curb the gold silver ratio fluctuations. It cites a $4,000,000 annual loss on Treasury silver and urges repeal of the act, while seeking international agreement to stabilize prices. Buffalo Courier endorses the 1885 resolution as a model for Saratoga.
The piece weighs a Boston Journal prompted plan to ask leaving Republicans for postal card responses on which candidates would win them back. It critiques the method while noting possible targets like Allen, Crapo, and other figures, and compares to a libertarian club symposium. It also cites Times on Kansas liquor prohibitions and their effects.
A historical note argues prohibition rarely achieves its aims, citing Massachusetts and Maine outcomes where adulterated liquor persisted, and Maine towns still saw illicit sales. It suggests Kansas prohibitory law was similarly ineffective overall.
The editorial mocks American bragging that "America beats the world" in naval design. It cites Mr. Scott of Union Iron Works saying England, Germany, and France lead in shipbuilding, with America still learning. It argues for balanced view of progress and warns against nationaloverconfidence.
Mr William D C Pattyson a well dressed and intelligent looking man was arrested Sunday in Tremont Temple for interrupting Rev K E MacArthur in the performance of his duties He told the station house he committed no crime but he was obeying divine inspiration and his mission on earth was to tear away the thin fabric that shields theological inconsistency and let daylight of public discussion penetrate the present darkness
Report outlines Mr. Pattyson’s night in jail and prior 30 days in Dedham for religious views. Commentary recalls medieval punishments and contrasts modern enforcement with religious activism. Royal gossip covers Queen Victoria removing portraits during French fleet visit and whispered German and Austrian royal strains amid public unease.
A mosaic of quick quotes and brief notices mentioning political figures such as Blaine, Canto, and Alfred in light of presidential and international intrigue. The item also notes a newly invented stringed instrument, a tour of social clubs, a costly White House glassware set, and Pietro Rosa’s death with his archival contributions to Roman topography and archaeology.
The Springfield Republican weighs a hypothetical plan for President Harrison to visit Bar Harbor to see Secretary Blaine and the White Squadron. It argues such a trip would showcase concern for the ailing secretary, unite Republican factions, and mark a master stroke of political diplomacy.
The article contemplates Avtcago fost J Evan's fate in Chile and questions the administration for rewarding party members like Pat Egans with high offices. It implies national sentiment toward a trusted adventurer without a country and hints at political accountability for party debts.
A Philadelphia writer notes tramps shift from vowing never to work to insisting they will not labor until jobs open in new tinplate factories, as patriotism infects the nation. The piece critiques economic promises and labor prospects.
Secretary Foster boasts that the Republican party is the party that does things. He points to actions taken, urging support and highlighting recent initiatives as proof of party vigor.
In Boston the aging poet Dr. Holmes enjoys a disciplined life and athletic sport as he nears a century. A new apartment house at Huntington avenue and Exeter street features a massive winged dragon ornament, facing the South End and sparking debate on luck, superstition, and tasteful decoration.
A Newton Prohibition meeting in Nickersons Hall elected delegates to state and county conventions. The list includes W H Partridge, C O Lummus, H P Park, G L Kean, J B Chapin, C F Tuttle, J M Gordon, H A Inman, and many others with Ward and City Committee selections and named councilor and representative posts. The article notes full delegation rosters and committee assignments.
A Washington Post piece applauds Chilean Congressionalists for seeking liberty through constitutional means, noting patience under oppression, peaceful redress exhausted, and a fight for a free government that secures rights and promises early restoration of good governance in Chile.
Henry Ballantine United States Consul at Bombay and World Columbian Exposition special commissioner sails from New York with his wife and family to India to arrange bringing an entire Fast Indian village to Chicago in 1893 if inhabitants agree Mrs Ballantine named special commissioner for the ladies department
The Theatre's first night for Ye Earlie Trouble drew a large, enthusiastic audience with warm welcomes for Miss Clark, Mr Marron, Mr Wilson, Miss O Leary, and others. Carleton's play is praised for being picturesque and moving, though criticized for conventionality and some anachronisms. Performances by Davenport, Campbell, O Leary, Booth, Abbe, Barrow, and others receive high marks, with new stage design and music enhancing a lively but lightly plotted revival. The show runs a short week with strong crowds expected.
Neil Burgess brings his Rockbottom farm comic tableau to Boston for the first performance of County Fair at the Park Theatre next Thursday evening The show follows a four year New York run and features similar support to prior success Seat sales begin at 9 o clock this morning.
Boston patrons enjoyed Boucicault's After Dark at the Boston Theatre with a strong company led by Harry Meredith as Gli Tom. The production featured notable scenery including London Bridge and the underground, plus tame staged boxing in the fourth act. The run continues with The Old Homestead starting Monday, Sept. 7.
Mr John J McNallys clever popular comedy A Straight Tip drew a large audience to Hollis Street Theatre last evening opening the season. The theatre has been re-
George Marion, famed as a character actor, opened at Tremont Theatre in Boston with his own musical farce comedy Mr. Macaroni. The show centers on Marion’s Italian and Ethiopian characterizations amid dancing and singing, with Nora Vernon my cold hindering Clair. Other cast members Eloise Mortimer Rhea Starr Leah Starr Katherine Ormond Lillian Harper perform well. Otis Harlan sings to good reception. The piece runs this week, followed by Miss Fanny Rice in A Jolly Surprise starting Monday.
The Grand Opera House showcases the time-honored Kit with its poker scene steamboat explosion and Bowie knife duel. Henry Chanfrau stars, praised for matching his father’s prior performance. He is supported by Eugenia Bertram M M Barns Bassett Willard KK A Summers J Fred Kurke and others with strong scenery and variety acts. Kit runs through the week with My Jack next.
From Detroit Tribune Aug 25, the sword Ethan Allen carried at Ticonderoga passes to H Allen Hopkins of Jackson, Michigan. The 34 inch blade, bone and horn handle, silver and gold mountings, engraved scripts, and a chain connect to Eben’s 1775 commissions issued to Allen’s officers. The Hopkins family retains the sword and the tocsin of history, with Allen’s own memoir noting the sword’s use in demanding surrender.
Acting Consul Longford notes steamship crews in Japanese ports display better discipline than sailing ship crews. He attributes fewer misconduct incidents to steamers’ superior comfort and rationed recreation versus sailing vessels’ harsh diet and lack of leisure.
The Providence Journal notes Republican circles push silver as a front issue in Ohio. It suggests their motive may not be solely to spotlight tariff concerns but to maintain pressure on silver as a political leverage amid national debates.
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